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Yes Michael Langdon, I am thrilled to share that Mott MacDonald is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Department of Transport and Main Roads EIT Conference! We’re bringing three insightful presentations and one innovative poster, all centered around the synergy between industry and government to foster community-centric results. Here’s a sneak peek: “Unlocking Carbon Insights”: Join Calum Prasser as he unveils cutting-edge tools that are revolutionizing sustainable infrastructure design. “Policy-Supportive Sustainability Practices”: Emily Low and I will delve into a case study that navigates the latest sustainability practices bolstering policy shifts. “Economic Growth & Connectivity for Adelaide”: I’ll be discussing how a shift in transport planning practices has supported a shift in strategic infrastructure development to support Adelaide’s economic vitality and urban connectivity. “Partnering for Better Infrastructure”: Discover our poster presentation on collaborative approaches that enhance infrastructure delivery. Stay tuned for a deep dive into these topics that promise to shape a brighter, more sustainable future. #Innovation #Sustainability #Infrastructure #collaboration

First up in our awards highlight is the ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL and this is a two-for-one deal! Your submittal for the ITE Int'l Award will also be considered for the District Award. If you know an agency, entity, institution, consulting firm, or specific project or initiative that has made a substantial contribution in one of these fields, nominate today at https://lnkd.in/e4-kRJBK and find detailed judging criteria at https://lnkd.in/gVzxDYGc. ✅ Development of an innovative concept in the areas of Complete Streets, TSM&O, Traffic Engineering, Planning, or Safety. ✅ Implementation of a challenging transportation program through perseverance in its development and promotion. ✅ A program or project having a significant effect on transportation. ✅ A multi-faceted transportation program or project, combining many innovative and/or well-applied concepts. ✅ A program or project promoting a major advancement in the efficiency and/or economy of transportation. ✅ Projects and initiatives that advance safety for all the travelling public, including pedestrians, cyclists, and users of alternate means of transport.  ✅ Innovative and effective application of elements such as roundabouts or speed humps.

Optimum Modular Solutions Principal Darren Seary, FRICS will be speaking at this event to help explain how a unique hybrid volumetric modular construction and site-built model has resulted in an amazing 250-bed, high quality, on-campus student housing design that is set up to save time and costs while minimizing disruption to campus operations. Come learn why #modularconstruction will continue to be used to address the need for on-campus #studenthousing or reach out to Optimum Modular Solutions. #modulardesign #designformanufacturing #dfma #offsiteconstruction #modernmethodsofconstruction #industrializedconstruction

CUTR Researcher, Tia Boyd, participated in the ASCE International Conference on Transportation and Development held in Atlanta, GA, from June 15, 2024, to June 18, 2024. Tia presented three posters at this conference: 1. The Access Management Curriculum for University Planning & Engineering Programs based on a project with the National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR), 2. Noteworthy Practices for Cross-Agency Traffic Safety Coordination based on a project with Hillsborough County, and 3. Understanding How We Can Make Commercial Driveways Safer: Exploratory Analysis Through Case Studies based on a project with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Conference proceedings are available through ASCE: https://lnkd.in/eUCqQKVP

The Institute of Refrigeration has been invited to take part in an industry round table discussion as part of this event. Looking forward to sharing how cooling experts from the IOR can contribute to this important work to recognise refrigeration as part of the critical national infrastructure to address climate change. Would welcome input from IOR members on their thoughts on priorities - read the IOR paper published as part of the Environment Audit Committee inquiry into Extreme Heat and Sustainable Cooling earlier this year at https://lnkd.in/gPz9Ma-e #refrigeration #rachp #sustainablecooling #extremeheat #adaptation2025

You are going to see me post about this report several times in the next couple of weeks because this is an extremely important topic. This report provides a real body of evidence and thought leadership. I am looking forwards to the discussion at the launch event next week. #ClimateChange #Resilience #Adaptation #ColdChain

Are you curious about how automated data sources can help us assessing on-board crowding in public transportation and you are attending the Transportation Research Board AM2024? In our research entitled "Ex-post Assessment of Public Transport On-board Crowding Induced by New Urban Development" (TRBAM-24-00254) we explore how one of the most important urban developments in Northern Europe can affect on-board crowding. Find us: 📌 Convention Center, Hall A 🕜 January 9 (Tuesday), 1:30-3:15PM. See you tomorrow! #TRBAM2024 #KTHTransportPlanning #UrbanMobility #publictransportation

🌍 Building a Sustainable Future Together with TDA Manufacturing 🌍 On June 12th, we had the pleasure of meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) Materials Research Lab. To share resent research and new empirical designs using tire-derived aggregate (TDA). We discussed the ten key properties of TDA and seventeen practical use cases, engaging with MNDOT’s research division, management teams, and other stakeholders over a 1.5-hour session. The response was very encouraging. Attendees appreciated the insights into TDA’s development over the past 36 years, especially its potential for cost savings and innovative applications. This collaboration marks a significant step as MNDOT reviews their policies on TDA usage. Our commitment to the circular economy drives us forward, at MNDOT's recommendation and we're excited to seek partnerships with design-build firms to explore new markets and opportunities. Together, we can continue to build a more sustainable and efficient future. Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication to sustainable innovation. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in civil engineering and infrastructure development. #TDAManufacturing #SustainableFuture #CircularEconomy #TDA #MNDOT #Collaboration #Innovation #Infrastructure #DesignBuild #Sustainability

Last week as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Stockholm, LPI Regional Manager for Sweden, Keith Commons attended an Enterprise Ireland Nordics roundtable panel discussion.   Keith was joined on the panel by representatives from other Irish companies operating in Sweden. (Keith is pictured 4th from L-R). The discussion, chaired by Hannah Fraser, welcomed Ambassador Jones as a guest speaker to discuss topics including: ⚡Trading with Sweden and the Nordic region. ⚡Challenges faced by Irish businesses in Sweden. ⚡Sustainability and climate action targets. LPI Group are proud to contribute to Critical Infrastructure in Sweden from our Swedish office HQ in Gävle. Contact our technical engineering team today if you have a project in Sweden today: https://lnkd.in/eAENKmk LPI Group - Cloud to Ground Protection #cloudtogroundprotection #earthingsystems #missioncritical #lightningprotection #earthingstudies #earthingsystem #earthing #engineers #safety #electrical #design #earthing #soilresistivity #fallofpotentialtest #stepandtouchtest #impedencelooptest #currentinjectiontest #surgestudy #surgeprotection #lightningprotectionsystem #continuitytesting #impedancelooptest #globalambition #sweden #swedishdatacentres